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Northern Nevada Lawyer
John Lee Carrico

John Lee Carrico has been practicing law in the State of Nevada since 1974. He has practiced in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and U.S Immigration Law. Mr. Carrico graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations and then moved on to graduate with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of California-Hastings Law School. Read more about John Carrico.

Criminal Defense

Immigrants who are not yet U.S. citizens have special legal needs often requiring a criminal defense lawyer and an immigration lawyer. Fortunately our firm handles both. A U.S. citizen who pleads guilty to an offense, often to a lesser charge to prevent jail time, usually pays a small fine or obtains probation and returns home relieved not to serve jail time. For aliens, immigrants and even lawful permanent residents a guilty plea, resulting in a small fine or probation, can result in deportation or removal from the U.S.

Immigration Law

Entering the U.S. without a visa (EWI) and remaining here more than 1 year illegally allows that person to apply for permanent residence though an LPR or U.S. C. spouse. A waiver or pardon is necessary which requires them to return to their home country for a minimum of a few months to submit the application. To be approved that person must prove extreme hardship to their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent spouse or parent.